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When Your Band Replaces You… and How to Replace Them Back

Episode 496

This week, you’ll hear how Paul Kent is clocking an impressive 160 gigs this year while navigating the realities of new bands, new towns, and the politics of live music scenes. From the sting of finding out your band might replace you, to turning that around with a “sub for a sub” mindset, Paul shares what it’s like to balance loyalty, opportunity, and staying sharp on stage. You’ll get a peek into the 27-year run of The Houserockers, tackling shows without a co-lead singer, and the ever-present “it’s my calendar” problem every working musician knows too well.

Dave and Paul dig into why a full band creates better music, the importance of subs in keeping the show alive, and even prepping for difficult productions. This sparks a deep dive into the question every musician should answer: what is your brand? Whether you’re juggling hundreds of gigs or building your scene from scratch, the takeaway is clear: Always Be Performing.

• 00:00:00 Gig Gab 496 – Monday, August 25th, 2025
  • August 25th: International Banana Split Day (also Gene Simmons and Billy Ray Cyrus’s Birthdays!)
  • Guest co-host: Paul Kent
• 00:02:40 160 Gigs this year for Paul!
• 00:05:06 Wait…who is Paul Kent?
• 00:09:00 Starting anew with a new band in a new place is… tough!
  • Scenes are a thing…and there’s regionality to it!
  • What happens when your band wants to replace you…some of the

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